Jenny Archer to the Rescue (Jenny Archer Chapter Book) [Paperback]

Ellen Conford (Author)

Book Description

Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Jenny Archer Chapter Book

The irrepressible Jenny Archer is back with a hip new series design and look. Beginning readers will identify with Jenny's unbridled enthusiasm and the amusing situations she encounters in this popular first chapter book series. Don't miss out on all eight books in the Jenny Archer series.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4-- Jenny Archer is back, and this time she plans on being a real live heroine. There's only one problem: she doesn't know how to handle emergencies. With the help of her parents, she learns about safety and rescue treatment and, armed with a first-aid kit, she is ready for anything. When her two-year-old cousin visits, Jenny invents a game called "Accident," and practices her bandaging techniques with disastrous results. Ten short chapters advance the plot and are supplemented by black-and-white drawings. Jenny's actions are realistic and positive as she learns valuable information on first aid and emergency treatment. Readers will identify with the need to be recognized for something they can do and will enjoy her attempts to become someone out of the ordinary. Although not as fast paced as previous books in this transitional series, Conford blends first aid with fun, offering a story that children can read on their own. --Jana R. Fine, Clearwater Public Library System, FL
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316153699
• ISBN-13: 978-0316153690
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.2 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,365,392 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Jenny Archer (Not) to the Rescue, April 10, 2008

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This review is from: Jenny Archer to the Rescue (Jenny Archer Chapter Book) (Paperback)

In Jenny Archer to the Rescue Jenny learns about some children her age who have become heroes through their quick thinking and she wants to be a hero too. She decides the best way to be a hero is to learn everything she can about first aid.

Learning first aid is something everyone should do and Jenny Archer is just the right age to start. I took my first Red Cross first aid classes with my Girl Scout troop at about that age. While the book emphasizes the importance of certain first aid skills, it doesn't give Jenny the opportunity to put her skills to use.

In fact the book is unfortunately weighted too heavily on cheap laughs at Jenny's expense. All of her attempts to be helpful come off as either too pushy or too eager to see an emergency where there isn't one.